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Now that we’re clear of WWDC and all of the new AI-powered features coming to Apple’s platforms, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has more details about rumored new hardware, like the camera-equipped AirPods he’d previously written about. …
Gurman: Apple AirPods with built-in camera currently in final testing stage Post your comment Comments 16 Siddharth 08 May 2026 Apple Headphones Rumors Apple’s rumored AirPods with built-in cameras have entered the final stages of testing, according to a new report. …
… The first rumors of camera-equipped AirPods came in June 2024, when analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said they would be used to enhance Spatial Audio in the Apple Vision Pro. Then in June 2025, Apple filed for a patent regarding the use of cameras on AirPods. …
… Previous reports have suggested AirPods with cameras will have slightly longer stems than AirPods Pro to house the cameras, and will feature an LED for when data is being sent to the cloud. …
… "AirPods Ultra" are reportedly set to be released as early as this year — it would be fitting for them to be unveiled alongside the "iPhone Ultra" this September. "AirPods Ultra" are essentially rumored to be AirPods Pro with tiny infrared cameras that serve as eyes for Siri. …
… Depending on how much the camera hardware changes the AirPods design, a new camera-equipped model could end up costing as much as — or even more than — the AirPods Max. If Apple does release camera-equipped AirPods later this year, a September launch would be the most likely scenario. …
… 1: Built-in IR cameras The tentpole feature of the new AirPods Pro is rumored to be IR infrared cameras. Why cameras on AirPods? For new Apple Intelligence features. Apple is reportedly planning to use AirPods’ new cameras to power visual intelligence-style features. …
… Then in February 2026 , there was a sketchy leak that claimed that cameras would not add to the cost of future AirPods. As well as being the latest in a series of rumors regarding AirPods with cameras, this report also follows the granting of a patent for the technology. …
… Most probably, they will be an enhancement of the current version, but without any cameras. Apple vision The idea of including cameras on AirPods Pro makes sense if you consider Apple's moves in AI and AI-equipped devices. …
… What do you think of the rumored AirPods with cameras? Would you upgrade from your AirPods Pro 3 ? Let us know in the comments. My favorite Apple accessory recommendations: Anker MagSafe/Qi2 Ultra-Slim Battery Pack AirPods Pro 3 2x ANC vs AirPods Pro 2! …
